Nevada Ballet Theatre: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Sat, Dec 12 – Sun, Dec 27 · 2 PM – 5 PM

Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center · 361 Symphony Park Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89106 · Downtown

Prices TBA — on sale via The Smith Center; group discounts through NBT (702) 243-2623

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The parent take

Vegas's biggest holiday family tradition: Nevada Ballet Theatre dances George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at the Smith Center Dec 12-27, with local kids in the children's cast. Weekend matinees closest to Christmas go first every year.

Nevada Ballet Theatre presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at Reynolds Hall December 12-27, 2026, featuring Balanchine's famed choreography, Tchaikovsky's score and art-deco-inspired sets and costumes. Part of NBT's announced 2026-27 season.

Good for

First ballet for kids 4+; dress-up occasion families; holiday visitors.

Know before you go

Matinees are the kid-friendly slots. Confirm exact performance dates/times at TheSmithCenter.com when the calendar posts — the run window is Dec 12-27.

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Getting there

Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center · 361 Symphony Park Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89106

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